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Celebrate 2026 AAPI Heritage Month with AABANY!

In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month this year, AABANY is presenting or co-sponsoring several events this month. We hope to see you all there! Follow the links for more details, and please note the registration deadlines. This blog post will be updated throughout the month, as new events get added on, so check back for any updates.

May 2, 2026 

AABANY Co-Sponsors: Korean Hat Day at Yankee Stadium

1:35pm – Yankees Stadium, 1 E. 161 E. 161st Street

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May 3, 2026

AABANY Sunday Run Day

11:00 am – Start at Bedford Ave (L); End at Canal St. & Chrystie St.
This event is preparation for the May 23 AAPI 5k run.

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May 5-7, 2026

Asian Comedy Fest 2026: AABANY Discount Available

7pm and 9pm – Sugar Mouse NYC, 47 3rd Avenue, Lower Level, New York, NY 10003

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May 6, 2026

AABANY Co-Sponsors: Power in Unity: Strengthening Communities Together

1:00 pm – Kings County Supreme Court, Criminal Term, Courtroom 2.95, 320 Jay Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201

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May 6, 2026

AABANY Co-Sponsors: Beginner’s Mahjong

6:00pm – Sparrow’s Nest Studio, 35 W. 35th Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10018

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May 6, 2026

AABANY Presents: Dumplings & Discussion Series Featuring Judge Pamela K. Chen

6:00pm -Midtown location – to be emailed to registrants.

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May 9, 2026

AABANY Bi-Monthly Brooklyn Pro Bono Legal Clinic

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm – CPC Brooklyn Community Services, 4101 8th Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11232

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May 10, 2026

AABANY Sunday Run Day

11:00 am – Start at Bedford Ave (L); End at Canal St. & Chrystie St.
This event is preparation for the May 23 AAPI 5k run.

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May 12, 2026

AABANY Co-Sponsors: Reflections of Unity and Strength in our AANHPI Communities

12:30pm – Queens Supreme Court – Civil Term, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Ceremonial Courtroom 25, Jamaica, New York  11435

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May 16, 2026

AABANY Presents: 3rd Annual Wellness Retreat

10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Blue Cliff Monastery, 3 Mindfulness Rd, Pine Bush, New York 12566

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May 16, 2026

AABANY Co-Sponsors: Asian Americans and the Law, Featuring Hon. Denny Chin

2pm – White Plains Public Library, 100 Martine Avenue, White Plains, New York  10601

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May 16, 2026

AABANY Co-Sponsors: 2026 Southern Brooklyn AAPI Heritage Month Celebration

11am – New Utretcht High School, 1601 80th St., Brooklyn, NY 11214

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May 17, 2026

AABANY Sunday Run Day

11:00 am – Start at Bedford Ave (L); End at Canal St. & Chrystie St.
This event is preparation for the May 23 AAPI 5k run.

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May 18, 2026

Appellate Division, First Dept., Presents “Fred Korematsu and His Fight for Justice: A Historical Reenactment”

5:45pm – Appellate Division, First Department, 27 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010

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May 19, 2026

AABANY Corporate Law Committee – General Body Meeting

1:00pm – Zoom

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May 19, 2026

AABANY Co-Sponsors: New York County Civil Court’s Screening of “Voices Against Anti-Asian Hate”

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – 111 Centre Street, Room 107, New York, New York 10013

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May 19, 2026

AABANY Judiciary Committee Presents: 2026 Annual Judges’ Reception

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Nexus Club, 100 Church Street, New York, New York 10007

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May 19, 2026

AABANY Book Club Presents: We Do Not Part by Han Kang

6:00 pm – Anderson & Associates, 347 W 36th St, Suite 1003, New York, New York 10018

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May 20, 2026

AABANY Monthly Manhattan Pro Bono Legal Clinic

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE), 111 Norfolk St., New York, New York 10002

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May 21, 2026

The Power of Unity: Honoring Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage

12:00 – 2:00 PM – (In Person or Virtual) – Ceremonial Courtroom 200
111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., White Plains, New York 10601

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May 21, 2026

AABANY Issues Committee Monthly Meeting

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Zoom

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May 21, 2026

AABANY’S Solo & Small Firm Practice Committee Presents: Networking Night at Blue Panda Office Spaces

6:00pm – Blue Panda Office Spaces, 134 Broadway, 3rd and 4th Floors, New York, NY 11249

For more details and to register by May 20, click here.

May 21, 2026

AABANY’s Membership Committee Presents: AAPI Heritage Night at the NY Liberty

8:00 pm – Barclays Center, 620 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, New York  11217

For more information, click here.

May 22, 2026

AABANY’s Intellectual Property Committee Presents: May Dinner

6:30pm – Blue Blossom NYC, 108 W. 39th Street, New York, NY 10018

For more details click here.

May 23, 2026

Join Team AABANY for 2026 NYC AAPI 5K to Support AALFNY

8:00 am – Pier 45, Hudson River Greenway, New York, NY 10014

For more information, click here.

May 26, 2026

AABANY’s GSPI Committee Presents: “Make It 10 Cents!” Community Panel + GSPI Meeting and Dinner

4:00 p.m. – ISS Storefront for Ideas, 127 Walker St, New York, NY 10013

For more details and to register by May 24, click here.

May 26, 2026

Kings County Family Court’s AAPI Heritage Committee Presents: A Celebration of Asian Resilience

1:10pm – Brooklyn Family Court, Judges Boardroom, 330 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

For more details, click here.

May 27, 2026

AABANY Co-Sponsors: Fourth Annual Hon. Randall T. Eng Award Program

12:45 pm – 2:15 pm – New York Supreme Court Appellate Division – Second Department, 45 Monroe Place, Brooklyn, New York, New York 11201

For more details, click here.

May 27, 2026

AABANY Trial Reenactment: Born American: United States v. Wong Kim Ark

5:00 pm – Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, 200 Liberty Street, New York, New York  10281

For more details, click here. RSVP by Thursday, May 21.

May 27-29, 2026

Lucky FM 2 by Slant – La MaMa Theatre

7:30pm – The Club, La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club, 74A East 4th Street, New York, NY 10003. Livestream on May 29th.

For more details, click here.

May 28, 2026

AABANY Annual Dinner 2026

5:30pm – 12:00am – Cipriani Wall Street, 55 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005

For more details, click here.

May 29, 2026

6:00 – 8:00 pm – King & Spalding LLP, 1290 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10104

For more details, click here.

May 31, 2026

AABANY Presents: Match Day at Gotham FC (vs Houston Dash)

3:00 pm – Sports Illustrated Stadium, 600 Cape May St, Harrison, New Jersey 07029

For more details and to register by May 25, click here.

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Invitation to Volunteer for Virtual ABA National Client Counseling Competition

The ABA Law Student Division invites you to serve as a volunteer client for the virtual 2025-2026 Client Counseling Competition National Finals on March 20-21, 2026, held via Zoom!

We are currently seeking volunteers to participate as clients in the National Client Counseling Competition. Volunteers will receive a short client script and a short orientation to help prepare for the round. Each client will also be provided with a packet that includes instructions for participants, the consultation scenario, and a detailed confidential memorandum outlining the client’s background and concerns.

Register Here

Competition Schedule:

Friday, March 20
Preliminary Round 1: 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Preliminary Round 2: 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 21
Semifinal Round: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Volunteers like you make our competitions a foundational experience for law students honing their real-world skills.

If you have any questions, please contact erica.zepeda@americanbar.org.

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Now Accepting Applications: 2026 SAIL Scholarship & Judicial Council Internships

Two Opportunities to Support Your Journey to a Legal Career

2026 SAIL Scholarship
Deadline to Apply: June 30, 2026

The NAPABA Law Foundation is now accepting applications for the distinguished SAIL Scholarship Program—a rare, career-shaping opportunity created to uplift and empower the next generation of leaders in the legal profession.

The SAIL Scholarship offers far more than financial support. Selected scholars receive:
– $7,500 in funding (distributed evenly across their 2L and 3L years)
– One-on-one mentorship from seasoned legal professionals
– Exclusive access to executive-level networking and leadership opportunities

Who Should Apply?

  • Current 1L students (rising 2Ls in Fall 2026) who demonstrate:
  • Strong academic achievement (undergraduate and 1L performance)
  • Leadership potential and a commitment to “paying it forward”
  • Volunteer or public service experience
  • Knowledge of or dedication to advancing AAPI communities

This program provides sustained support throughout law school — financially, professionally, and personally — helping recipients build a foundation for a career rooted in leadership, service, and impact.

If you know an exceptional first-year law student, please encourage them to apply.

Students: Be sure to review the SAIL Scholarship FAQ to confirm eligibility and expectations before submitting your materials.

Let the SAIL Scholarship help launch your path toward meaningful change in the legal field. To apply, click this link.

2026 NAPABA Judicial Council Summer Internships
Deadline to Apply: January 15, 2026

We are pleased to announce that the NAPABA Judicial Council is offering three prestigious summer internship opportunities with distinguished federal judges for Summer 2026. Each selected intern will also receive a $1,500 scholarship stipend to support their experience.

These internships provide invaluable exposure to federal judicial work, insights into the court system, and the opportunity to learn directly from leaders in the judiciary. Each full-time internship will last approximately 4-10 weeks, with dates and times to be arranged between each intern and judge.

To view application requirements, click here.

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Volunteer to Judge the 76th Annual National Moot Court Competition – Earn 2 CLE Credits!

The City Bar is seeking attorneys (admitted 2+ years, preferably with litigation experience) to judge the Regional Rounds of the 76th National Moot Court Competition on Wednesday, November 19 and Thursday, November 20, 2025 at the New York City Bar.

Seventeen teams from the NYC area will compete for two spots in the National Rounds, held in January 2026. All Regional Round Judges are invited to a celebratory reception on January 30.

This year’s case explores key issues around Fourth Amendment protections and qualified immunity.

Please complete the Judge Volunteer Form by November 10 indicating the date(s) and time(s) you wish to participate.

If you have any difficulty accessing the form, please e-mail sglazer@nycbar.org indicating the date(s) you are available to judge. Shortly after we receive your form, we will email you the Record on Appeal, the confidential Bench Memorandum and the round(s) you are assigned to.

Feel free to circulate this invitation amongst colleagues admitted at least two years, preferably with a litigation background. If you have any questions about the competition or are interested in joining our Moot Court Competition Committee, please email sglazer@nycbar.org For general information about the competition, please visit our webpage.

Thanks, and Happy Mooting!

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Thank You to the Participants of the 2025 Thomas Tang Moot Court Competition

Over the course of two days – in-person on October 17, and over Zoom on October 18 – law students from across the country participated in the 2025 Thomas Tang Moot Court Competition (TTMC).  A total of 28 teams from 11 states competed in three regional competitions, showcasing exceptional advocacy, composure, and legal reasoning. To make these competitions possible, 78 members of the bench and bar marked a total of 133 score sheets across 12 rounds.


Background

The Thomas Tang Moot Court Competition was named in honor of Judge Thomas Tang of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and Dr. Pearl Tang. The competition provides law students with a platform to hone their advocacy skills while engaging with the Asian Pacific American legal community. The competition was sponsored by the NAPABA Law Foundation and NAPABA Judicial Council, and remains one of NAPABA’s signature programs for fostering mentorship, excellence, and representation among the next generation of advocates.

AABANY’s Contributions

AABANY is proud to share that many of our members volunteered as judges and bailiffs for the Regional, held on October 17, 2025 at the St. John’s University campus in New York City. Our members generously devoted their time and mentorship to the aspiring attorneys, providing detailed feedback to the law students, asking provoking and critical questions about the case. 

The volunteer judges included federal and state judges, as well as seasoned litigators and practitioners. They offered meaningful advice in vital areas such as argument construction, speaking, composure, and presentation. Many students shared that the feedback and support they received from practitioners were among the most meaningful parts of their competition experience.

AABANY also co-sponsored the luncheon with the law firm of Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP, where participants enjoyed a spread of delicious sandwiches, beverages, and snacks. 

During the lunch, Jennifer Wu (AABANY Board Director), Judge Pamela Chen (AABANY Member), and Judge Jennifer Choe Groves shared their experience and advice with the students. Jennifer Wu recalled her own time as a competitor in the Thomas Tang Moot Court Competition, where several judges had told her, “You should be a litigator.” She humorously noted that one of the things she did particularly well was conceding at the right time, a small but important skill in advocacy. Reflecting on those memories, she spoke about the lasting mentorship she received during her time as a law student and her wish to pass that mentorship forward to the next generation.

Judge Chen and Judge Choe Groves echoed those sentiments, encouraging students to approach advocacy with confidence, humility, and openness to learning. Their words underscored the importance of community and the enduring relationships that the Thomas Tang Moot Court Competition helps build among judges, practitioners, and students.

About This Year’s Competition

The participants of this year’s regional rounds showcased exceptional preparation and professionalism. The participants shared creative arguments, thoughtful responses to questioning by judges, and showcased quick critical reasoning, as well as composed presentation. The atmosphere reflected the shared commitment of both students and volunteers to learning, growth, and community-building.

This year’s moot court problem addressed an interesting issue at the intersection of many current issues surrounding technology, intellectual property, copyright, and art: Who owns the copyright of an artwork created with the assistance of artificial intelligence? The case challenged participants to wrestle with questions of authorship, originality, and the evolving role of human creativity in the age of AI.

The top 18 teams from the regional competitions have advanced to the National Competition, which took place during the NAPABA Convention on November 7–8, 2025. The team that won the national competition was Audrey La and Josh Shimabukuro from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. They were the same team that won the regional competition round in New York.

We extend our gratitude to all those who made this competition possible, from the volunteers, judges, attorneys, and law student, to the TTMC National Committee and local coordinators. Your generosity of time and spirit continues to uphold the legacy of Judge Thomas Tang and ensures that mentorship, excellence, and inclusion remain at the heart of this program.

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Glow Center, Committee of 100, and Foundation Center Inc. Host AAPI Youth Career Workshop

On June 27, 2025, Glow Cultural Center, Committee of 100, and The Foundation Center Inc. hosted the AAPI Youth Career Workshop, a networking reception for students to engage in networking conversations with their peers and experienced professionals from a wide range of industries. The panelists of speakers included: 

Dr. Pauline Lau (Medicine) – Hematology & Oncology, Board of Directors of Coalition of Asian-American Independent Practice Association (CAIPA)

Mark Lee (Business) – Founder of RokStar Chicken

Gary L. Yeung (Law) – Litigation Associate at Schulte Roth & Zabel, Member of Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY)

The panel was moderated by Dr. Teresa Hsu (Mental Health) – Founder of Supportive Place for Empowering Asian Americans & Kin (SPEAK)​​

Attendees heard from the speakers about their backgrounds, the challenges they faced pursuing their careers, their passion in giving back to the AAPI community, and their advice on how to build communication skills, confidence, and connection. This program also provided networking opportunities for high school students to learn from these professionals in the medical, business, and legal field.

We thank Gary Yeung, Co-Chair of the Mentorship Committee and Pro Bono & Community Service Committee, for sharing his personal experiences and community-facing work he has been able to do through AABANY. Gary also gave shout-outs to his fellow Pro Bono Clinic volunteers, some of whom were in the audience.

Yes, you too can give back to the community in different ways: whether speaking in public to inspire future young professionals or volunteering at community organizations, such as AABANY’s Pro Bono Legal Clinics! Please consider joining us at our upcoming clinics:

Brooklyn Pro Bono Clinic on July 12, 2025 [Brooklyn link here], from 12:30pm – 2:00pm, at CPC Brooklyn Community Services, 4101 8th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232.

Manhattan Pro Bono Clinic on  July 16, 2025 [Manhattan link here], from 6:30pm – 8:30pm, at AAFE Community Center, 111 Norfolk St, New York, NY 10002. 

Queens Pro Bono Clinic on August 6, 2025 [Queens link here], from 6:30pm – 8:30pm, at AAFE One Flushing Community Center, 133-29 41st Ave, 2nd Floor, Flushing, NY 11355.

For more information, visit probono.aabany.org.

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AABANY Pro Bono & Community Service Committee Celebrates 10 Years of Service

On March 27, 2025, the AABANY Pro Bono and Community Service (PBCS) Committee marked a significant milestone: the 10th Anniversary of the Community Pro Bono Clinics. The celebration took place at House of Joy in Chinatown, bringing together nearly 50 friends, volunteers, and past and present PBCS leaders.

Guests enjoyed a full six-course Chinese banquet at one of Chinatown’s most popular and well-established restaurants. The evening concluded on a sweet note with ice cream from The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory, featuring classic flavors like almond and mango.

The night was filled with laughter, heartfelt conversations, and reunions as members, friends, and volunteers reconnected, caught up, and reminisced about their shared commitment to pro bono service. The atmosphere was festive and joyful, a true testament to the strong and loving community that has formed around the AABANY Pro Bono Clinics over the past decade.

On a large screen, a slideshow played, displaying nostalgic moments from clinic sessions over the years across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, showing both longtime volunteers and new faces. Familiar figures such as Beatrice Leong, Kwok Ng, and Gary Yeung were seen in many images, capturing their dedication and presence, while new volunteers continued to join, ensuring the mission carried forward.

As guests enjoyed their meal, a series of inspiring, authentic, and humorous speeches were delivered by Co-Chairs Kwok Ng, Gary Yeung, and Beatrice Leong, alongside former PBCS Committee Co-Chairs May Wong and Karen Kithan Yau, as well as Executive Director Yang Chen and President-Elect (now President) Ben Hsing. Each speaker reflected on the clinic’s journey, its impact on the community, and the dedicated volunteers who have made it all possible. More than just a community initiative, AABANY’s Pro Bono Clinics represent a movement, uniting individuals through a shared purpose: to break barriers, provide legal access, and uplift the underserved.

AABANY’s Pro Bono Legal Clinic was launched in 2015 to provide members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, particularly those with limited English proficiency (LEP), with meaningful access to justice. Over the past ten years, PBCS has brought together AABANY members to help nearly 3,000 people in underserved AAPI communities across New York. Through its walk-in Clinics in Manhattan’s Chinatown, Downtown Flushing in Queens, and Brooklyn’s Sunset Park, AABANY has worked tirelessly to break down linguistic and cultural barriers to legal assistance. The Clinics have addressed issues such as immigration, housing, labor rights, and family law, helping to bridge the gap in legal services for underserved communities.

Donors  for the 10th anniversary celebration included Board Member (and Past President) Dwight Yoo, PCBS Committee Co-Chair Lina Lee, and the following AABANY Committees: 

  • Pro Bono & Community Service (PBCS)
  • Labor & Employment
  • Military & Veterans Affairs (MVA) 
  • Tax
  • Career Advancement
  • Student Outreach
  • Judiciary
  • Government Service & Public Interest (GSPI)

As AABANY starts its new fiscal year on April 1, 2025, the Pro Bono Clinic schedule remains as follows:

Manhattan Clinics – every third Wednesday of the month

Queens Clinics – first Wednesday of even-numbered months

Brooklyn Clinics – second Saturday of odd-numbered months 

The AABANY Pro Bono Clinics have been instrumental in ensuring that underrepresented communities receive the legal support they need. By addressing barriers such as language access, financial limitations, and cultural obstacles, these clinics have provided thousands of individuals with necessary legal information, resources, and guidance that might otherwise be out of reach. The continued dedication of volunteers, attorneys, and supporters ensures that this initiative remains a pillar of advocacy and service in New York City’s AAPI and immigrant communities.

Legal professionals and community members are encouraged to volunteer through the AABANY website calendar or visit the Pro Bono & Community Service Committee website to learn more.

As the AABANY Pro Bono Clinics enter their next chapter, their success remains rooted in the dedication of volunteers, attorneys, and supporters. However, expanding reach and strengthening impact will remain a priority as the need for legal assistance in underrepresented communities continues to grow. Those interested in supporting the clinics can volunteer, donate using the link or QR code below, or spread the word. Together, this strong and compassionate community will continue to make justice accessible to all.

Special thanks to the dedicated volunteers from FY25, whose time and energy have made a meaningful impact in advancing the clinic’s mission:

  • Albert Tong
  • Alexandra Lao
  • Alice Biagini
  • Alicia Ding
  • Andrew Wu
  • Angela Zhao
  • Anna Chen
  • Anthony Wong
  • Athena Zhang
  • Beatrice Leong
  • Ben Choi
  • Bich-Nga Nguyen
  • Brandon Wong
  • Carrie Nie
  • Cecilia Yang
  • Chenyi Wang
  • Chia-Jung (Colette) Chang
  • Christina Seid
  • Chunwei “Vicky” Mao
  • Collin Li
  • Cynthia Park
  • Daniel Kang
  • Daobo Wang
  • David Tse
  • Dianna Lam
  • Elton Hom
  • Emily Kam
  • Eric Duan
  • Esther Tang
  • Eugene Love Kim
  • Eugene Seong
  • Eve Hongye Mao
  • Forrest Sung
  • Francis Chin
  • Gary Yeung
  • George Chin
  • Gigi Zhou
  • Hazel F. Chin
  • Hong (Sophia) Zhang
  • Jack Chen
  • Jadyn Tiong
  • Jameson Xu
  • Jaymark Hawlader
  • Jennifer Shi
  • Jialin Zhu
  • Jieman Tan
  • Jing Liang
  • Joan Martinez
  • Johnny Thach
  • Judy Lu
  • Juliet Romero
  • Junjie Wang
  • Justin Lee
  • Kaila Chen
  • Karen Kithan Yau
  • Kayla Ramos
  • Kenny Ip
  • Kevin Hsi
  • Kevin Louie
  • Kevin Yim
  • Kirin Moy
  • Kwok Kei Ng
  • Leo Shen
  • Lily Li
  • Lina Lee
  • Lingjun (Julia) Chen
  • Lingjun Chen
  • Lord Chester So
  • Lucy Liu
  • May Wong
  • Megan Gao
  • Meghan Liu
  • Miao Wen
  • Michelle Yang
  • Mike Tse
  • Ming Chu (Judy) Lee
  • Minkyu Park
  • Nandar Win Kerr
  • Nicholas Loh
  • Peter Wei
  • Rachel Cohen
  • Rachel Lee
  • Richard In
  • Rita Zheng
  • Ruo Yang
  • Sam Chen
  • Sam Hou
  • Shi Tang
  • Shirley Luong
  • Shuyao (Sherry) Wang
  • Shuyao Wang
  • Sonia Yogesh Suchak
  • Suzie Yu
  • Tiancheng “Tim” Lyu
  • Tiange (Tim) Chen
  • Victoria Cheng
  • Vishal Chander
  • Wendy Zeng
  • Wenhsien (Wendy) Cheng
  • Willis Huynh
  • Willow Liu
  • Woohyeong Cho
  • Wooseok Ki
  • Xiang Li
  • Xiaocen Zhang
  • Xing Yang
  • Xinran Fan
  • Xue Zhang
  • Xuxia Zhao
  • Yan Lian Kuang-Maoga
  • Yan Sin
  • Yen-Yi Anderson
  • Yi Liu
  • Yichun Liu
  • Yiming (Roselyn) Chen
  • Yiyang (Leo) Shen
  • Yuanyuan Li
  • Yuhan Chen
  • Yvette Wang
  • Zekai Lian

Please join us in congratulating the Pro Bono Clinic on this historic milestone and offer our gratitude for their selfless service to the AAPI and immigrant communities in New York. Please consider volunteering for an upcoming Pro Bono Clinic.

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Thank You to Our Volunteers at the November 9th Pro Bono Clinic in Brooklyn!

On Saturday, November 9th, AABANY members had the opportunity to volunteer at AABANY’s Brooklyn Pro Bono Legal Clinic, hosted by the Chinese-American Planning Council. The Clinic was organized by AABANY’s Pro Bono and Community Service (PBCS) Committee, staffed by a dedicated team of attorney and non-attorney volunteers, offering free thirty-minute legal consultations for community members facing pressing legal challenges. The volunteers met with 17 clients, who had questions about torts, family, matrimonial, and immigration issues.

As usual, the Clinic facilitated a positive and supportive environment; each client was paired with an attorney, who thoughtfully listened to and addressed their legal concerns. Shadowers observed the attorneys in action, taking notes and learning from these real-world interactions. Language interpreters were also available, ensuring that there were no language barriers between clients and attorneys. This collaboration reflected the Clinic’s commitment to community engagement and empowerment.

Thank you again to our volunteer attorneys: 

Volunteer Attorneys
Anna Chen
Jieman Tan
Gary Yeung
May Wong
Interpreters & Shadowers
Jaymark Hawlader
Junjie Wang
Nandar Win Kerr
Wendy Zeng

If you’re interested in making a difference in the community through future Pro Bono Clinics, we invite you to join us at the following upcoming events:

  • Wednesday, December 4, 2024 [register here], from 6:00 – 8:30pm, One Flushing Community Center, 133-29 41st Ave, 2nd Floor, Flushing, NY 11355
  • Saturday, January 11, 2025 [register here], from 12:00 – 2:30pm, Tentative Location – CPC Brooklyn Community Services, 4101 8th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232 

We hope to see you there!

To learn more about the Pro Bono & Community Service Committee, visit probono.aabany.org.

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AABANY Member Kin Ng Honored as a Community Leader at Chinese-American Planning Council’s Harvest Moon Benefit

On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, AABANY members attended the Chinese-American Planning Council’s (CPC) Harvest Moon Benefit in Brooklyn to celebrate longtime active AABANY member and co-founding member of AABANY’s Prosecutors Committee, Kin Ng, who was one of the Honorees this year. 

Kin has been a prosecutor at the Kings County District Attorney’s Office for over thirty years. In 2021, he was appointed to serve as the Bureau Chief of Trial Bureau II, Blue Zone. From 2017 to 2020, he was promoted to Bureau Chief of Trial Bureau I – Red Zone, and became the first AAPI bureau chief of a major trial bureau in the history of the office. Prior to that, Kin served in various management capacities in different trial bureaus and the Immigration Fraud Unit. He also served as the Chief of Legal Training, conducting office-wide trainings for all Brooklyn ADAs and staff. Kin continues to mentor prosecutors of all offices and experiences through AABANY as well as National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA). In addition, he is a founding member and co-chair of the National Asian Pacific Islander Prosecutors Association (NAPIPA) and a member of its National Executive Board and the President of its New York Chapter. Notably, Kin received the Norman Lau Kee Trailblazer Award at the 2018 AABANY Fall Conference, in recognition of his leadership in the Asian American legal community.

In his acceptance speech, Kin mentioned and thanked Homecrest and CPC for providing many programs to the community, such as senior services, multi-social services and a wide range of youth and workforce activities. These programs, especially summer and after-school educational activities, provide working families with child care services and a safe environment for their children to learn and grow. 

On behalf of the Pro Bono & Community Service Committee, we also want to thank CPC for hosting our Pro Bono Clinics at their Brooklyn location and our community partners for supporting our efforts in providing free legal consultations to low- to middle- income individuals and families. 

The next Pro Bono Clinic in Brooklyn is on November 9, 2024, from 12:30pm to 3:00pm, at CPC Brooklyn Community Services, 4101 8th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232. Pre-registration can be made by phone (tel: (718) 492-0409). Walk-ins are welcome!

If you would like to volunteer, please sign up – https://www.aabany.org/events/event_details.asp?legacy=1&id=1858131. 

Last but not least, thank you AABANY, AALFNY, the Prosecutors Committee, and Pro Bono & Community Service Committee, and our pro bono clinic volunteers for supporting AAPI not-for-profit organizations and their great causes!!!


For more information about the Prosecutors Committee, go here. For more information about the Pro Bono & Community Service Committee go here. Join the Prosecutors Committee for their 16th Anniversary Reception on Nov. 13. More details here.

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A Final Call to Action: Amplify Your Voice in This Critical Election Season

With only a week remaining in this high-stakes election season, now is the time to ensure our communities are heard and empowered. The NAPABA Policy Team is sharing the following source to support you in making a lasting impact in these final days.

Join the APIAVote multilingual hotline initiative as a volunteer! NAPABA has partnered with Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote) to offer our AANHPI communities a hotline providing vital voter information in multiple languages. This is a non-partisan, multilingual informational hotline designed to help members of our community find polling places, understand how to register to vote, and ensure they have timely and factual information needed to get to the polls.

APIAVote needs persons fluent in Bengali/Bangla, Cantonese, Hindi, Punjabi, Tagalog, Urdu and has a specific urgent need for persons fluent in Korean, Mandarin, and Vietnamese!

Here is what you can expect as a volunteer:

  • Provide live, remote assistance from Monday, October 7th leading up to Election Day on Tuesday, November 5th! 
  • Return calls to voters who left voicemails asking for voter assistance  
  • Be supported every step of the way by the co-captains of APIA Vote’s Hotline: Jean Ger, Zaria Guignard, Mike Messina, Hannah Locop, and Yu Jing Chen  
  • Hotline captains will be online and available to assist every day 
  • No prior experience is required – all training will be provided via Zoom throughout the election cycle. 

This election season is one of the most significant in recent history, and your involvement is crucial. Sign up to volunteer here! After registering, you’ll have access to on-demand training and a community of dedicated leaders ready to assist every step of the way.

For additional resources, including volunteer opportunities and voting information, visit NAPABA’s 2024 Voting Hub.

Thank you for your commitment to empowering the AANHPI community. Your voice and leadership help shape a more inclusive, informed future. Let’s make this final week count.

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